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Major oil company makes multi-billion dollar move away from fossil fuels

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The world’s biggest mining company is moving away from oil and gas in a multi-billion dollar exit away from fossil fuels

The BHP Group will review its business in petroleum mining and consider a trade sale. Projections suggest the company will earn more than $2 billion this year. The deliberations are still at an early stage and BHP is yet to make any final decision.

An inside source told Bloomberg that the company is worth approximately $15 billion or more. The move comes as BHP follows suit of Rival Anglo American Plc, which has already exited thermal coal under investor pressure.

BHP has long said it plans to make money from oil for the next decade. However, the inside source says the company wants to avoid getting stuck with assets that are increasingly difficult to sell as the world becomes more climate-friendly.

BHP Is Said to Mull Oil Exit in Retreat From Fossil Fuels - Bloomberg

If the price is right

Reports suggest the company plans to exit while it can still get a good price for oil. Unlike other rivals in the oil space, BHP doesn’t deend solely on the energy business for profit. The company’s iron ore and copper units dwarf its energy business.

Experts say that it’s good timing for the company to leave its dealings with oil. The economic recovery from Covid-19 has made oil producers fortunes, with Brent oil futures having rallied about 60% over the past year.

In contrast, BHP’s attemps to leave thermal coal have so far been rather disappointing. Early bids for mines in Australia came in lower than the company’s own valuations last year.

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BHP positions itself as a future-forward company

A decision to move away from both thermal coal and petroleum would help BHP to position itself as a future-forward company.

Experts also expect the miner to sanction a huge potash mine in Canada next month. This could make it a key supplier of the crop nutrient when production begins.

BHP has been in oil and gas since the 1960s. It has assets both in the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Australia. It produced 102.8 million barrels of oil in the last financial year.

“BHP is an outlier in the mining sector for its petroleum business,” says RBC Capital Markets analyst Tyler Broda.

He suggests that this is often cited in discussions with investors as a “point of detraction”.

“With rising ESG pressures facing the industry, but also as this business potentially enters into a re-investment phase, we can see why management might be contemplating an exit.”

Broda estimates the business is worth about $14.3 billion.

Natasha is an Associate Producer at ticker NEWS with a Bachelor of arts from Monash University. She has previously worked at Sky News Australia and Monash University as an Online Content Producer.

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Markets surge as Fed hints at July cut

Fed’s Waller hints at July rate cut, boosting investor sentiment; Trump imposes 50% tariff on Brazil, provoking minimal market response.

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Fed’s Waller hints at July rate cut, boosting investor sentiment; Trump imposes 50% tariff on Brazil, provoking minimal market response.


Fed Governor Christopher Waller, tipped as a possible next Chair, signalled a July rate cut is on the table, calling current policy “too tight.” That’s been enough to supercharge investor sentiment.

Meanwhile, Trump has slapped a surprise 50% tariff on Brazil, sparking political tension. Brazil’s President responded with tough talk on “sovereignty,” but markets barely blinked, the Brazilian real dropped just 1%.

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Trump’s copper tariff shakes global markets

Trump’s 50% copper import tariff aims to strengthen U.S. manufacturing, impacting global supply chains and Chile significantly.

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Trump’s 50% copper import tariff aims to strengthen U.S. manufacturing, impacting global supply chains and Chile significantly.


President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to impose a 50% tariff on copper imports, a move set to rattle global supply chains and redraw the industrial map.

The tariff will hit within weeks, with Chile, the world’s largest copper exporter, expected to bear the brunt.

While Australia’s direct copper trade with the US is limited, analysts say the real message is strategic: the US is reinforcing its domestic manufacturing power.

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RBA unexpectedly keeps interest rates steady at 3.85%

RBA surprises with decision to maintain interest rates at 3.85%, impacting economic forecasts and housing market activity.

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RBA surprises with decision to maintain interest rates at 3.85%, impacting economic forecasts and housing market activity.

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The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept its cash rate at 3.85% despite concerns from the Housing Industry Association about its impact on new home construction. Although inflation is within target and there’s some market confidence, households are under financial strain amidst economic uncertainties.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to maintain the cash rate at 3.85% following a split vote of six to three. This unexpected decision comes as the Housing Industry Association warns that these rates remain restrictive, potentially hindering new home building.

Senior economist Tom Devitt stated that the rates will delay necessary building activity but noted improved market confidence following previous rate cuts.

Current inflation data shows the RBA’s preferred measure has been declining and remains within the target range. However, household spending is under strain, with Australia experiencing a per capita recession since mid-2022.

Labour costs

The RBA’s decision was influenced by concerns over productivity growth and high unit labour costs, affecting its inflation outlook. While some economists anticipated a rate cut, the RBA opted for caution due to economic uncertainties, both domestically and internationally.

The bank acknowledged gradual recovery in private demand and household incomes but highlighted ongoing challenges in passing cost increases to final prices.

Despite the hold on rates, price rises in essentials like petrol continue to impact Australian households. The RBA emphasized the need for ongoing assessment before making future rate changes, suggesting a careful approach in response to evolving economic conditions.

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